Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) eggplant, sliced 1/2 inch thick 4 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef 1 large […]
Hearty Beef and Barley Soup with Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 hearty servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 tbsp olive oil (if beef is very lean) 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 3 celery […]
Loaded Beef Taco Salad with Black Beans and Corn
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp taco seasoning + 2 tbsp water 8 cups chopped romaine (about 2 small hearts) […]
Cajun Dirty Rice with Ground Beef and Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 3 […]
Loaded Beef Nachos with Black Beans and Jalapeños
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz sturdy tortilla chips 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp chili powder, […]
Latin-Style Beef Picadillo with Raisins and Olives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, 85–90% lean 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely diced (optional) 3 cloves garlic, […]
Hearty Texan Cowboy Stew With Beef and Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 hearty servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lb ground beef (80/20) 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (14.5 oz) […]
Moroccan Beef Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp […]
American-Style Beef Goulash with Elbow Macaroni
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (about 3 cups) elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 1/2 lb ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, if beef is very lean) 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, […]
Salisbury Steak Bites with Mushroom Onion Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg + 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (divided) 1 tbsp ketchup, 2 tsp Dijon mustard (divided) 1 tsp […]









